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To: KyrosL who wrote (87994)	11/23/2004 6:49:11 PM
From: R2O	Respond to of 794048

Of course we should fully trust our government not to have concentration camps, or to abuse any person. We all know that the authorities are there to help you. Of course you should always open your home to any agency of the government that desires to enter, whenever and for whatever reason they desire. You have nothing to hide, I'm sure. And you must, of course ALWAYS tell the truth, whether under oath or not, to all people. Any one of them may be an agent, and you too, as Martha, may do a bit of time. In this age, we surely don't need any protections from things like search and siezure. Those with nothing to hide need have no fear. The so called protections of the Constitution must all be interpreted in the present context. They obviously don't apply to our present well meaning government in the same way they did when written. The 'framers' could not appreciate the new, advanced nature of our society. And you, I am sure, know that speech that can cause actions adverse to the well being and safety of the state need to be acted on quickly. Speech is never merely speech when it is a call to action, especially when the actions might reduce our safety. Any mistakes that may, with the best of intentions, be made will quickly pass and in the great scheme of things, will be seen as unimportant. Better that 100 innocent people be incarcerated than one perpetrator go free. For our own safety, of course. How could it be otherwise.

To: KyrosL who wrote (87994)	11/23/2004 7:06:51 PM
From: ManyMoose	Respond to of 794048

That is true only so long as we keep the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, intact. I think people who are allowed in this country through tourism of any sort or immigration should be required to have a fool-proof identification before entry. I don't plan to get a digital implant. My dog has one, but I never let her off her leash. And she's a dog. When she's not trying to be a people, that is. By the way, I just got notice from my health insurance company that changed my ID from my SSN to a unique number. Supposedly, this will protect my privacy. We shall see. The only people that ought to be afraid of a national ID are criminals, illegal aliens and terrorists.